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If 2.5 gals. is half of whatever you’re brewing, then yes, 1 lb. is too much. Cut it in half also. Herb G. Hi, Has anyone here ever used rice syrup solids instead of sugar when it’s called for in an extract kit? I have a Brewmart Czech Pilsner Kit and was told to use 1 lb. of the rice syrup solids rather than sugar to get a less cidery taste. I’m cutting the recipe down to 2.5 gallons though so I wonder if 1lb is possibly too much to add? I don’t want more than 4% alcohol. Thanks dave

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says… Czech Pilsner’s are very malty and should have neither rice or refined sugar. thanks, the main question however is this: I’m cutting the recipe down to 2.5 gallons  so is 1lb of the rice solids too much to add? thanks dave VV

1/2lb of rice will produce a beer with an OG of around 1.045, which will end up at around 4.5% ABV. If you want a beer below 4%, use less than 1/2lb. If you want a truer Czech Pilsner, substitute 1/2lb malt extract instead.

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1/2lb of rice will produce a beer with an OG of around 1.045, which will end up at around 4.5% ABV.

thanks for the reply! dave

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Czech Pilsner’s are very malty and should have neither rice or refined sugar.

thanks, the main question however is this: I’m cutting the recipe down to 2.5 gallons  so is 1lb of the rice solids too much to add? thanks dave VV

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Hi, Has anyone here ever used rice syrup solids instead of sugar when it’s called for in an extract kit? I have a Brewmart Czech Pilsner Kit and was told to use 1 lb. of the rice syrup solids rather than sugar to get a less cidery taste. I’m cutting the recipe down to 2.5 gallons though so I wonder if 1lb is possibly too much to add? I don’t want more than 4% alcohol. Thanks dave

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says… Hi, Has anyone here ever used rice syrup solids instead of sugar when it’s called for in an extract kit? I have a Brewmart Czech Pilsner Kit and was told to use 1 lb. of the rice syrup solids rather than sugar to get a less cidery taste. I’m cutting the recipe down to 2.5 gallons though so I wonder if 1lb is possibly too much to add? I don’t want more than 4% alcohol. Thanks dave

Czech Pilsner’s are very malty and should have neither rice or refined sugar. Make it with all malt for best results. If you make it with rice or sugar, it will be closer to an American Light lager.

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